William J. Moore Papers, 1894-1980 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: William J. Moore Papers, 1894-1980

Primary Creator: Moore, William J. (1894-1980)

Extent: 6.16 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 04/01/1980

Subjects: Brandenburg Family, Eastern Kentucky University--Alumni and alumnae., Eastern Kentucky University--Faculty and staff., Lions Club (Richmond, Ky.), Moore Family

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The William J. Moore papers reflect Dr. Moore's extensive research into the Moore, Brandenburg and related families. Historian/genealogist Mr. David Brandenberg of Atlanta, Georgia, provided invaluable advice in arranging portions of the Genealogical Series.

Unfortunately, almost no personal correspondence and no political correspondence was saved by Dr. Moore. His civic activities, especially with the Richmond Lions Club, are well documented in these papers. For more information about Dr. Moore's career at Eastern Kentucky University one must consult Eastern's institutional records, especially the records of the President's office and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

In March 1978 a series of interviews with Dr. Moore was conducted by Charles Hay for the Eastern Kentucky Institutional Oral History project. These interviews shed additional light on Moore's personal and political career.

Biographical Note

Dr. William J. Moore was associated with Eastern for fifty-two years, arriving on campus as a nineteen-year-old freshman in 1913. He joined the faculty as a professor of economics in 1928 and became dean in 1945. He retired in 1965, after which a classroom building was named in his honor.

William Julius Moore was born October 25, 1894, in Booneville, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Henry Wosley and Mary Jane Moore and was the eldest of thirteen children. He was married to Nazza Kilborn Moore, and they had two children, Mary Elizabeth Roberts and William Moore. He received a two-year diploma in education from Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College and earned his A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Kentucky. He also studied for two years at the UK Law School.

Moore served under former State Superintendent of Public Instruction John Fred Williams as director of the Bureau of Finance and as commissioner of revenue from 1944-1945 in the administration of Gov. Simeon Willis. He was a member of the Kentucky General Assembly in 1924 and chairman of the Kentucky State Tax Commission. His work in the state's educational development included chairing an advisory committee to the Council on Public Higher Education. He once served as chairman of the Commission on Teacher Education and Professional Standards.

His last work was on behalf of retired teachers. He served as founder and president of the Madison County Retired Teachers Association and on the State Legislative Commission on Retired Teachers. Moore, the author of numerous articles on economics and education was a teacher, principal, and superintendent in Kentucky schools for fourteen years before joining the faculty at Eastern. He was named a recipient of the Eastern Centennial Alumni Award in 1974.

He was a member of numerous professional and educational organizations, including the National, Kentucky, and Central Kentucky Education Associations, Kentucky Academy of Science, Kentucky Academy of Social Science, American Southern Economic Association, the National Tax Association, National Municipal League, American Society for Public Administration, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He was a member of the honorary organizations of Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Omega Pi, Phi Delta Phi, and Phi Delta Kappa. He was a member of the Richmond Lions Club, Knights of Pythias, the Christian Church, and was district governor of Lions International in 1948.

Dr. Moore died on February 26, 1980, and was buried at the Richmond Cemetery.

Subject/Index Terms

Brandenburg Family
Eastern Kentucky University--Alumni and alumnae.
Eastern Kentucky University--Faculty and staff.
Lions Club (Richmond, Ky.)
Moore Family

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Acquisition Source: Moore, Nazza Kilborn

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Eastern Kentucky University],
[Series 2: Genealogy],
[Series 3: Lions Club],
[Series 4: Memorabilia and Personal],
[Series 5: Professional Records],
[Series 6: Oversize Materials],
[Series 7: Artifacts],
[All]

Series 1: Eastern Kentucky University

Box 1

Barcode: 31234014058695

Folder 1: Advisory Committee, 1963-1964
Folder 2: Associated Programs in Educational Administration Minutes, 1955-1959
Folder 3: Century Fund, 1968
Folder 4: Committee on Plans and Programs Minutes, 1939-1941
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1927-1979
Folder 6: Curriculum for Teacher Education Guide, 1966
Folder 7: Miscellaneous
Folder 8: News Clippings

Box 2

Barcode: 31234014058687

Folder 1: Photographs, undated

Item 1: "Green Stockings" Cast, 1917: The cast and set from the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School 1917 production of Green Stockings. (Pictured are: (l-r) Herr Hill, Fraulein Ewen, Fraulein Hord, Herr Galbraith, Fraulein Allman, Herr Vickery, Herr Peery, Fraulein Schoenfeld, Herr Moore, Fraulein Ernst, Herr Morgan, Herr Webb) Photo has the 1917 Commencement Program glued to the back with the names of the graduating class.
Item 2: Centennial Alumni Awards Banquet, 1974: In the Keen Johnson Ballroom.
Item 3: Unidentified Group, 1950s: Unidentified group reviewing papers with William J. Moore at the head of the table.
Item 4: Centennial Alumni Awards Banquet, 1974: William J. Moore receiving an award from President Robert R. Martin.
Item 5: Class of 1917 50th Reunion Group, 1967: Pictured are: 1st Row: Martha McKee Dawson, Frances Helfin Ricketts, Mayme Bourne Highbaugh, Grace Marrs, Evelyn Henry Langford, Susan Haughaboo Caldwell; 2nd Row: Serena Heflin Isaacs, Winnie Falin Houk, Ellen Walker Smathers, Kathleen Trimble Stubblefield; 3rd Row: A.P. Prather, Luther F. Morgan, William J. Moore and Lloyd Martin.
Item 6: Wu Kuo Chou, 1979
Item 7: Wu Kuo Chou, 1980
Item 8: William J. Moore and Robert R. Martin
Item 9: William J. Moore
Item 13: Unidentified Group of Men: William J. Moore is wearing a pin that reads 'guest'.
Item 14: Unidentified Group of Men: William J. Moore is fifth from the left.
Item 15: Unidentified Group of People: William J. Moore is second from the left.
Item 16: Lions Club Banquet
Item 17: Lions Club Members, ca. 1970: William J. Moore is far left.
Item 18: Zen Y. and William J. Moore: Both are wearing cap and gown.
Item 19: Zen Y. and Mrs. William J. Moore
Item 20: Zen Y. and Mrs. William J. Moore
Item 21: ROTC: Eastern Kentucky State College, Mess Hall. (Pictured are: Dean William J. Moore, Cadet John M. Combs, Lt. Col. Edwin G. Hickman.)
Item 22: ROTC: Eastern Kentucky State College Cadets (Pictured are William D. Adams, Carroll M. Fyffe, Ronald H. Hess, Lewis T. Higgenbotham, and Ernest L. Holmes)
Item 23: ROTC: Eastern Kentucky State College (Pictured are: Cadet Wayne K. Idol, Cadett Elmer E. Correll, Dr. William J. Moore, Lt. Col. Edwin G. Hickman, Cadet Jerry D. Wilhoit, Cadet James H. Layton); Creator: Herman R. Wilson

Folder 2: Precessors, undated

Folder 3: Profile, undated

Folder 4: Programs, 1948-1974

Folder 5: Standards (EKSC), undated

Folder 6: Study of Teacher Education, 1940

Series 2: Genealogy

This series is comprised of genealogical research compiled by William J. Moore. This series is subdivided into five subseries: correspondence, documents, Brandenburg Family, Moore Family, and Other Surnames.

Sub-Series 1: Correspondence

The correspondence of William J. Moore consists of two boxes. The files are arranged alphabetically by family surnames and the letters therein are arranged alphabetically by author's last name. The letters were written between the years of 1902 and 1980. These are personal letters from friends and families regarding genealogy. One box consists of letters only on the Brandenburg Family Line. They are divided into two families, the Matthias family line and the non-Matthias family line. The envelopes have been stored with the letters.

Box 3

Barcode: 31234014058679

Folder 1: Allister, Berry, and Blackwell Family, 1968-1978
Folder 2: Bowman Family, 1936-1980
Folder 3: Carver, Clark, Cole, Combs, Gabbard, and Hamilton Family, 1962-1980
Folder 4: Kilburn, McGuire, Palmer, and Porter Family, 1968-1979
Folder 5: Miscellaneous, 1938-1979
Folder 6: Moore Family, 1938-1978
Folder 7: Pound, Rose, Smith, String, Treadway, Vesser & Wilson Family, 1949-1979

Box 4

Barcode: 31234014058661

Folder 1: Matthias Brandenburg Family (A-C), 1931-1980
Folder 2: Matthias Brandenburg Family (D-Z), 1902-1979
Folder 3: Non-Matthias Family, 1931-1971

Sub-Series 2: Documents

The documents are contained in two boxes. The documents consist of death records, civil war documents, etc. The documents are arranged in alphabetical order by the individual's surname.

Box 5

Barcode: 31234014058646

Folder 1: Bailey, Green & Elizabeth
Folder 2: Beatty, J.M., 1864-1911
Folder 3: Blackwell, Joseph, 1861-1863
Folder 4: Bowman, Elihu, 1864-1926
Folder 5: Bowman, Elijah, 1795
Folder 6: Bowman, William, 1861-1917
Folder 7: Brandenburg, Abraham C., 1862-1896
Folder 8: Brandenburg, Absalom, 1815
Folder 9: Brandenburg, Alexander, 1779-1780
Folder 10: Brandenburg, Ancil, 1861-1913
Folder 11: Brandenburg, Anne, 1809
Folder 12: Brandenburg, Anthony, 1833
Folder 13: Brandenburg, David, 1836-1902
Folder 14: Brandenburg, Elijah W., 1861-1896
Folder 15: Brandenburg, Hardin, 1861-1898
Folder 16: Brandenburg, Henry, 1861-1892
Folder 17: Brandenburg, Jackson, 1861-1899
Folder 18: Brandenburg, Jacob, 1793
Folder 19: Brandenburg, James, 1861-1915
Folder 20: Brandenburg, Jeptha, 1861
Folder 21: Brandenburg, John, 1835
Folder 22: Brandenburg, John H., 1861-1924
Folder 23: Brandenburg, Joseph, 1844-1864
Folder 24: Brandenburg, Matthias, 1767-1789
Folder 25: Brandenburg, Samuel, 1839-1861
Folder 26: Brandenburg, Samuel P., 1861-1941
Folder 27: Brandenburg, Solomon, 1861
Folder 28: Brandenburg, Taylor, 1861-1904
Folder 29: Brandenburg, Thomas, 1861-1878
Folder 30: Brandenburg, William, 1808-1832
Folder 31: Brandenburg, William H., 1861-1863
Folder 32: Clark, Andrew H., 1861-1930
Folder 33: Clark, David W., 1863-1902
Folder 34: Clark, Henry J., 1861-1912
Folder 35: Cole, Jesse H., 1861-1904
Folder 36: Cole, John, 1861-1917
Folder 37: Collins, Levi, 1810-1891
Folder 38: Cox, Elisha R.W., 1861-1916
Folder 39: Daniel, George W., 1847-1922
Folder 40: Daniel, John M., 1863-1898
Folder 41: Daniel, Thomas J., 1836-1975
Folder 42: Daughters of American Revolution, 1740-1973
Folder 43: Death Certificates, 1911-1941

Box 6

Barcode: 31234014058638

Folder 1: Eades, Joseph, 1861
Folder 2: Flanery, Hampton, 1861-1915
Folder 3: Franklin, Henry H., 1861-1926
Folder 4: Garrard, Theophilus T., 1861-1903
Folder 5: Geer, Thomas J., 1861-1920
Folder 6: Hamilton, John, 1843-1915
Folder 7: Hamilton, Randolph S., 1861-1907
Folder 8: Hamilton, Wesley, 1861-1901
Folder 9: Hogan, David, 1861-1907
Folder 10: Holder, John, 1780
Folder 11: Kilburn, Henderson, 1863-1909
Folder 12: Kilburn, William, 1861-1904
Folder 13: Lafarce, David K., 1848
Folder 14: May, Reuben, 1902
Folder 15: McGuire, Felix G., 1861-1865
Folder 16: McGuire, Jonathon, 1861-1891
Folder 17: McGuire, Thomas J., 1861-1907
Folder 18: Moore, James, 1813
Folder 19: Moore, Hiram, 1861-1898
Folder 20: Moore, James F., 1855-1883
Folder 21: Moore, Joseph P., 1868-1930
Folder 22: Moore, Nathan L., 1862
Folder 23: Moore, Preston, 1861-1901
Folder 24: Moore, Timothy, 1973
Folder 25: Moore, William, 1845-1901
Folder 26: Newsclipping-Obituaries
Folder 27: Partridge, Lelia E., 1915
Folder 28: Smallwood, William J.
Folder 29: Smith, Algin, 1862-1864
Folder 30: Smith, Asa (Kentucky), 1861-1918
Folder 31: Smith, Asa (Missouri), 1863-1920
Folder 32: Smith, Henry, 1847-1903
Folder 33: Smith, Huston, 1863-1899
Folder 34: Smith, Milton H., 1863-1922
Folder 35: Smith, Richard, 1861-1864
Folder 36: Stewart, Andrew J., 1861-1904
Folder 37: Stewart, John, 1871-1932
Folder 38: Stewart, Silas, 1861-1900
Folder 39: Strong, William, 1861-1919
Folder 40: Treadway, Elisha B., 1847-1895
Folder 41: Wilson, Alfred C., 1864-1909
Folder 42: Wilson, Thomas H., 1861-1869
Folder 43: Wolgamot, Joseph, 1774-1802
Folder 44: Woodard, James, 1836-1919

Sub-Series 3: Moore Genealogy

The Moore Genealogy subseries is contained in one box. The subseries consists of materials William J. Moore used to do genealogy research on the Moore family line.

Box 7

Barcode: 31234014058620

Folder 1: Census Records
Folder 2: Marriage Records
Folder 3: Moore Manuscripts
Folder 4: Names and Information
Folder 5: Research Notes
Folder 6: Wills

Sub-Series 4: Brandenburg Genealogy

The Brandenburgh series consists of one box of materials relating to the family line. These materials include census records and notes that William J. Moore collected while researching his mother's family line.

Box 8

Barcode: 31234014058612

Folder 1: Census
Folder 2: Deeds
Folder 3: Manuscripts
Folder 4: Miscellaneous
Folder 5: Notes
Folder 6: Ruins
Folder 7: Wills

Sub-Series 5: Miscellaneous Genealogy

This subseries consists of one box of information and notes that William J. Moore collected to research various family names. No dates are given.

Box 9

Barcode: 31234014058604

Folder 1: Bowman and Crawford Family
Folder 2: Clark Family
Folder 3: Frost Family
Folder 4: Gentry Family
Folder 5: Jett Family
Folder 6: Jones Family
Folder 7: Kilborn Family
Folder 8: Miscellaneous
Folder 9: Morris Family
Folder 10: Photographs
Folder 11: Reynolds Family
Folder 12: Rose Family
Folder 13: Smith Family
Folder 14: Taylor Family
Folder 15: Vasser Family
Folder 16: Vital Statistics

Series 3: Lions Club

The Lions Club series is comprised of two sub-series. One consists of information and material on the local Lions Club and the other box consists of material and information on the national Lions Club.

Sub-Series 1: Local Club Records

Box 10

Barcode: 31234014058596

Folder 1: Club Roster District, undated
Folder 2: Club Roster Local, undated
Folder 3: Correspondence-Local, 1958-1978
Folder 4: Correspondence-National, 1956-1979
Folder 5: Financial Report, undated
Folder 6: Gum Ball Machines, undated
Folder 7: Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, undated
Folder 8: Leo Club Information, undated
Folder 9: Miscellaneous, undated
Folder 10: News Clippings
Folder 11: Newsletters-District, 1976-1978
Folder 12: Newsletters-Lexington, Berea, 1973
Folder 13: Newsletters-Local, 1949-1979
Folder 14: Position and Duties of Officers and Committees, undated
Folder 15: Programs-Anniversary Dinner, 1941-1979
Folder 16: Programs-Other Area Clubs, 1931-1971

Sub-Series 2: National Club Records

Box 11

Barcode: 31234014058554

Folder 1: Candy Day, undated
Folder 2: Ceremony for Introduction of New Members, undated
Folder 3: Concise Information about Lions Club, undated
Folder 4: Constitution and By-Laws, undated
Folder 5: Information Committee, undated
Folder 6: Lions Club Histories, undated
Folder 7: Manual of Information, undated
Folder 8: Membership Brochures, undated
Folder 9: Miscellaneous Booklets, undated
Folder 10: Song and Game Booklets, undated
Folder 11: Turtle Derby Programs, 1968-1978
Folder 12: Vision Brochures, undated

Series 4: Memorabilia and Personal

This series consists of two boxes. The box numbered 13 is an oversized box. Most of the contents in this series are certificates from W.J. Moore's activities in the Lions Club.

Box 12

Barcode: 31234014058547

Folder 1: Letters of Appreciation upon Retirement, 1965
Folder 2: Letters of Appreciation upon Retirement, 1965

Box 13

Barcode: 31234014058539

Item 1: Plaque-EKU Leadership Award, 1967
Item 2: Plaque-Dedication of Moore Building, Feb 4, 1968
Item 3: Plaque-Lions International Master Key
Item 4: Ribbon-50th Anniversary UK College of Education, 1973

Series 5: Professional Records

This series consists of two boxes. These documents and materials consist of William J. Moore's professional notes on education, tax revision commission of Kentucky, speeches, minutes, and theses.

Box 14

Barcode: 31234014058521

Folder 1: Business Notes, undated
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1951-1980
Folder 3: Council on Public Higher Education of Kentucky Minutes, 1935-1938
Folder 4: Kentucky Cooperative Committee in Education Administration Minutes, 1951-1952
Folder 5: Miscellaneous, undated
Folder 6: Newspaper Clippings

Box 15

Barcode: 31234014058653

Folder 1: Notes/Info on Education, undated
Folder 2: Political, undated
Folder 3: Programs, 1966-1976
Folder 4: Speeches on Education, 1945
Folder 5: Tax Revision Commission of KY, 1946
Folder 6: Thesis, 1928
Folder 7: Thesis, 1931

Series 6: Oversize Materials

Folder 1: Photographs

Barcode: 31234014030959

Item 10: Photograph: W.J. Moore-11"x17" (4)
Item 11: Photograph, 1944: National Tax Assoc. 37th Conference, St. Louis,-Hotel Jefferson
Item 12: Photograph: Plate-Dr. W.J. Moore

Folder 2: Certificates and Diplomas

Barcode: 31234014030942

Item 1: Certificates, July 20, 1949: Sub-committee member on education of constitution review commission
Item 2: Certificates, Sept. 2, 1975: Invitation to General Assembly into Extraordinary Session
Item 3: Certificates, Dec. 1: Ambassador of Good Will--The City of Louisville
Item 4: Certificates: Certificate of Membership--Finance Officers Association
Item 5: Certificates, June 28, 1967: Certificate of Appreciation--Berea Lions Club
Item 6: Certificates: 45 year Charter Monarch Certificate of Lions Club International
Item 7: Certificates, May 12, 1931: Invitation to attend Lions Club gathering anywhere
Item 8: Certificates: 50th Anniversary Graduation of EKU
Item 9: Certificates: Certificate of Service to Lions Club (as president)-1931,1933,1937-38
Item 10: Certificates, 1931: Certificate on election as president from Lions Club International
Item 11: Certificates: 25-year Charter Monarch Certificate of Lions Club International
Item 12: Certificates: 30-year Charter Monarch Certificate of Lions Club International
Item 13: Certificates: 35-year Charter Monarch Certificate of Lions Club International
Item 14: Certificates: 40-year Charter Monarch Certificate of Lions Club International
Item 15: Certificates, May, 1955: Certificate of Life Membership to National Education Assoc.
Item 16: Certificates, July 1, 1966: In Recognition of Outstanding Service--KY Edu. Assoc
Item 17: Certificates, April 25, 1962: Certificate of a Commissioned Kentucky Colonel
Item 18: Certificates, Nov. 25, 1925: Certify Initiation into Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi
Item 19: Certificates, July 29, 1948: Certificate awarding distinguishing title of International Counsellor
Item 20: Certificates, April 8,1971: Reappointed, commission on higher education, for term expiring March 9, 1974, Commonwealth of Kentucky
Item 21: Certificates: 60th Anniversary of Graduation from EKU
Item 22: Document-Optimist Creed, Professional Code, Academic Freedom.
Item 23: Recognition of Contribution, Mar, 1945: To Moore from Revenue Dept

Series 7: Artifacts

Item 1: Name Plate, 1968: Mrs. Moore-EKU Homecoming
Item 2: Name Plate, 1977: Mrs. Moore-International Assoc. of Lions-New Orleans
Item 3: Pen-EKU 60 years
Item 4: Pen-EKU Century Club